Bill Belichick surprises players with humor; Chapel Hill ‘culture shock’ to one transfer

Posted Jun 10, 2025
Playing for a coaching legend who projects a gruff personality might seem intimidating, but UNC football players say playing for Bill Belichick hasn’t been like that. His humor and hands-on coaching style have won over players. Some not only are adjusting to playing for a six-time Super Bowl champion but to living in a different part of the country. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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